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John Deere 5400

Name: John Deere 5400
Brand: John Deere

John Deere 5400 — Utility tractor · 68 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 5400 is a tractor with an approximate power output of 68 horsepower, a mid-range rating for its class. It was manufactured from 1992 to 1997. The 5400 is powered by a 3-cylinder turbocharged diesel liquid-cooled engine, paired with four-wheel drive and a 9-speed gearbox. Its operating weight ranges from 4560 to 5970 pounds, suitable for operations of up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power

68 hp

Max power

46.7 kW

Weight

4560 to 5970 pounds

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented

Richest spec table

147 rows

Recorded power

68 hp

Recorded weight

720 kg

Transmissions

9-speed unsynchronized gear

Production years

1992-1997

Verified variants

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference

Utility tractorReference

Built in Augusta, Georgia, USAReference

Two- or four-wheel driveReference

Differential lockmechanical rearReference

Power steeringReference

Hydraulic wet disc brakesReference

Two-post folding ROPS. Cab optional with air-conditioning.Reference

Variants

5400Nnarrow, orchard tractorReference

Engine

John Deere 2.9L 3-cyl dieselReference

Engine (gross)51.0 kWReference

Drawbar (tested)39.2 kWReference

John DeereReference

turbocharged dieselReference

3-cylinderReference

liquid-cooledReference

Displacement2.9 LReference

Bore/Stroke106 x 110 mmReference

Power (gross)51.0 kWReference

Fuel systemdirect injectionReference

Air cleanerdual dry elementsReference

Pre-heatingthermostartReference

Compression17.8:1Reference

Rated RPM2400Reference

Operating RPM1600-2400Reference

Starter volts12Reference

Oil capacity8.5 LReference

Coolant capacity9.5 LReference

Max power46.7 kWReference

Power at rated engine speed45.2 kWReference

Max power39.2 kWReference

Transmission

9-speed unsynchronized gearReference

9-speed partially synchronizedReference

12-speed power shuttleReference

TransmissionJohn Deere Collar ShiftReference

Typeunsynchronized gearReference

Gears9 forward and 3 reverseReference

Clutchdry discReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, with three ranges (A-C). Tractor must be stopped, and clutch used, to shift gear or range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere Top-Shaft SynchronizedReference

Typepartially synchronizedReference

Three gears (1-3), plus reverse, in three ranges (A-C). Gear shifts are synchronized using the clutch. Tractor must be stopped to shift range.Reference

TransmissionJohn Deere TSS ReverserReference

Typepower shuttleReference

Gears12 forward and reverseReference

Clutchwet discReference

Four gears (1-4) in three ranges (A-C) with left-hand reverser lever.Reference

PTO & Hydraulics

PTO (claimed)44.7 kWReference

PTO (tested)46.7 kWReference

Hydraulic system37.9 LReference

Typeopen centerReference

Capacity37.9 LReference

Pressure189.6 barReference

Valves1 to 3Reference

Pump flow43.1 lpmReference

Total flow68.9 lpmReference

Steering flow25.7 lpmReference

Rear TypeII/IReference

Controlposition control with top-link draft sensingReference

Rear lift (at 24"/610mm)1530 kgReference

Rear PTOindependentReference

Rear PTO Type540Reference

Engine RPM540@2400Reference

Capacities

ROPS Fuel68.1 LReference

Cab Fuel83.3 LReference

Dimensions

Wheelbase204 cmReference

Weight4560 to 5970 poundsReference

Front tire7.50-16Reference

2WD Rear tire16.9-30Reference

Weight720 kgReference

2WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 7.50-16. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

4WD Standard tires (ag)Front: 11.2-24. Rear: 16.9-30Reference

2WD Lawn/turf front27/9.5-15Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front9.5-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear21.5L-16.1Reference

4WD Lawn/turf front12LL-16Reference

Lawn/turf rear22.5LL-16.1Reference

2WD Length319 cmReference

4WD Length332 cmReference

Width179 cmReference

2WD Clearance (front axle)47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (front axle)44 cmReference

2WD Clearance (drawbar)47 cmReference

4WD Clearance (drawbar)45 cmReference

Flange rear axle1455 mmReference

2WD Front tread143 to 193 cmReference

4WD Front tread129 to 200 cmReference

Rear tread136 to 207 cmReference

Rear tread153 to 204 cmReference

2WD ROPS Shipping2068 kgReference

4WD ROPS Shipping2299 kgReference

2WD Cab Shipping2476 kgReference

4WD Cab Shipping2707 kgReference

4WD ROPS Operating2321 kgReference

2WD Max front axle3674 kgReference

4WD Max front axle3823 kgReference

Max rear axle5670 kgReference

2WD Steering wheel166 cmReference

4WD Steering wheel168 cmReference

John Deere 5400 attachments

front-end loaderReference

backhoeReference

5400 Serial Numbers

Location:On main right side of main tractor frame, near front axle.Reference

1992130000Reference

1993240000Reference

1994------Reference

1995440274Reference

1996540001Reference

1997640000Reference

FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Links

Temperature sensor: potential cold-start advance sensor failure leading to a no-start conditionReference

Electrical

GroundnegativeReference

Charging systemalternatorReference

ROPS Charging amps40Reference

Cab Charging amps60Reference

Battery volts12Reference

Attachment overview

John Deere 520 loaderReference

John Deere 540 loaderReference

John Deere 540 MSL loaderReference

BackhoeReference

The model 520/522 loaders fit to tractors with two-wheel drive while the 540/542 were for tractors with four-wheel drive.Reference

John Deere 10A Backhoe

Backhoe typeJohn Deere 10A BackhoeReference

Transport height238 cmReference

Bucket width30 cmReference

Bucket width45 cmReference

Bucket width60 cmReference

Bucket width91 cmReference

Bucket width101 cmReference

2-Foot flat digging depth304 cmReference

Reach from pivot398 cmReference

Loading height256 cmReference

Bucket Rotation197°Reference

Swing Arc180°Reference

Bucket force2109 kgReference

Dipperstick force898 kgReference

John Deere 5400 Height

2WD Hood136 cmReference

4WD Hood140 cmReference

ROPS230 cmReference

Height (Folded ROPS)197 cmReference

Cab251 cmReference

Test results

Diesel 9-speed 4WDSeptember 29 - October 9, 1992Link: OCED Tractor Test 1662 fileReference

PTO performanceReference

Fuel use13.2 l/hourReference

Drawbar performanceReference

Fuel use14.0 l/hourReference

Gear 1C used for power test.Reference

Max pull2649 kgReference

Gear 2B used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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